Black Enough: Stories of Being Young and Black in America
Edited by Ibi Zoboi. HarperCollins/Balzer + Bray, $17.99 (416p) ISBN 978-0-06-269872-8
This collection of 17 original stories is written by contemporary black authors who explore “teens examining, rebelling against, embracing, or simply existing within their own idea of blackness.” The tales offer a wide array of perspectives and thoughtful reflections on black teenagers’ experiences, with pervading themes that include black identity (Varian Johnson’s “Black Enough”), sexual awakening (Justina Ireland’s “Kissing Sarah Smart”), and teenage worries. The stories, all worth savoring, share a celebratory outlook on black teenagers fully and courageously embracing life. Ages 13–up. [em](Jan.)
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Reviewed on: 10/22/2018
Genre: Children's
Compact Disc - 978-1-9826-0678-7
Compact Disc - 978-1-9826-0679-4
Downloadable Audio - 978-0-06-288526-5
MP3 CD - 978-1-9826-0680-0
Other - 416 pages - 978-0-06-269874-2
Paperback - 416 pages - 978-0-06-269873-5
